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Air India pilot sent back from US for allegedly possessing marijuana  The Siasat Daily

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin celebrated the defeat of the Constitution Amendment Bill in the Lok Sabha, calling it a victory for the state. He stated that Tamil Nadu fought for fairness in the delimitation process, not against it, and vowed to continue standing united against challenges to the state’s rights and federal spirit.

Air India Pilot Deported from US Over Alleged Marijuana Possession  Deccan Chronicle

India, Norway Explore Full Use of Free Trade Agreement  Deccan Chronicle

Opposition leader Rahul Gandhi accused the government of an “unconstitutional trick” after the women’s reservation bill failed in the Lok Sabha. He stated the INDIA bloc stopped the bill, which they viewed as an attempt to alter India’s electoral structure, not a women’s bill. The Congress urged the government to implement 33% reservation for women

Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Priyanka Chaturvedi expressed disappointment as the Women’s Reservation Bill failed to pass the Lok Sabha, calling it a setback for aspiring women legislators. The proposed amendment, aiming for 2029 implementation, required a two-thirds majority but fell short. This contrasts with her party chief’s call for immediate implementation.

During the debate on the women’s reservation bill, Union Home Minister Amit Shah and Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi both referenced Priyanka Gandhi during the discussion. Rahul Gandhi praised his sister in his speech, while also making comments on the Prime Minister that drew protests from ruling party MPs. Amit Shah later responded, targeting Rahul

The Women’s Reservation Bill was defeated in the Lok Sabha, failing to achieve the necessary two-thirds majority after intense debate. The ruling NDA fell short of the required numbers, leading to sharp exchanges where the Opposition was labelled ‘anti-women’ and the bill ‘anti-national’.